publicCollege townFounded 1785
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
The historic birthplace of public higher education in America, UGA in Athens combines premier business and journalism programs with legendary school spirit and college-town charm.
- Admit rate
- 42%
- Moderately selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1270–1430
- Scores required to apply
- Avg. net price
- $17,500
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 4.00
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1270 and 1430.
Popular majors
- Finance & Real Estate (Terry)Business, Finance & Econ
- Journalism & Public Relations (Grady)Social Sciences & LawWell regarded
- Biological Sciences & EcologyBiology, Health & Pre-Med
- Veterinary / Animal ScienceMath & Natural SciencesWell regarded
- Public Administration & PolicySocial Sciences & LawWell regarded
Highlights
- Zell Miller and HOPE Scholarships cover full tuition for qualifying Georgia residents
- Athens consistently voted #1 college town and live music scene in America
- Back-to-back College Football National Champions with electric SEC game day atmosphere
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